🌎 In further recognition of #EarthDay, Daniel Madsen investigates the rise (and fall) of eco-fascist grievances in targeted violence manifestos, and the extent to which terrorists may be shifting focus. https://lnkd.in/eXRVKqVa
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The Global Network on Extremism and Technology (GNET) is an academic research initiative backed by the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT), an independent but industry-funded initiative for better understanding, and counteracting, terrorist use of technology. GNET is convened and led by the Centre for Statecraft & National Security (CSNS), a globally renowned academic research centre based within the Department of War Studies at King’s College London. This initiative is supported by partners based in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia, North Africa, the Eastern Mediterranean and South Asia. This multi-layered and interdisciplinary approach is shaped by GNET’s overarching philosophy: “Global Coverage, Local Expertise.”
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🌍 To mark #EarthDay, Fabrizio M. explores “Dark Green Governance”: a model in which terrorist organisations move beyond predatory extraction to consolidate legitimacy by acting as de facto administrators of scarce environmental resources. https://lnkd.in/ejb2XYaG
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In the last VOX-Pol Newsletter, you can find two contributions from ITSTIME: - The paper “‘Navigating Beyond the Digital Safe Haven’: Mapping the Course of pro-Islamic State (IS) on Rocket.Chat through a URLs Social Network Analysis (SNA)” for Perspectives on Terrorism written by Alessandro B. And Ali Fisher - The article ““No shadowbans. No algorithmic games”: The Exploitation of UpScrolled by the pro-Islamic State Online Ecosystem” for the Global Network on Extremism & Technology (GNET) by Eleonora Ristuccia and Grazia Ludovica Giardini
📢 The latest VOX-Pol Newsletter (Vol. 13, Issue 4) is now live, featuring a critical look at how global modernity, emerging platforms, and political theology intersect in the digital age. From the "Digital Caliphate" to the Metaverse, our network is dissecting the latest shifts in online extremism. This month’s highlights include: 🚨 Call for Papers: Join our upcoming workshop at the University of Southampton (11 June) on Political Theology and the Digital Caliphate. Proposals are due by 11 May! 🏆 Funding Success: Congratulations to Brigitte Naderer and the team on their project exploring youth extremism in the digital age. 📚 New Research: Deep dives into pro-IS propaganda on Rocket.Chat, far-right growth on UpScrolled, and the theorization of incel communities in Virtual Reality (VR). ✍️ On the Blog: Insights into Jihadi Nasheeds on TikTok, the "looksmaxxing" subculture, and how the Epstein files drive extremist conspiracies. Stay ahead of the curve. Read the full newsletter and find out how to contribute to our blog here👇 https://lnkd.in/dPaPaNHC #VOXPol #OnlineExtremism #AcademicResearch #TechPolicy #CounterTerrorism
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We are hosting our next webinar tomorrow, focusing on 'Unpacking Subcultures of Nihilistic Violence: Bridging Research, Policy, and Law Enforcement Responses'. Today is the last chance to register. More details can be found in the post below ⤵️
🗓️ Join GNET at our next webinar, featuring ISD (Institute for Strategic Dialogue), on Tuesday, 21st April at 16:00 BST/11:00 EDT. It will feature a discussion highlighting key considerations for P/CVE practitioners working to understand the spread of online subcultures of nihilistic violence. For more information and to register, please see below. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e4jRsuKX
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Awaiting the EU's #eEvidence Regulation and Directive, due to take effect in August, Isabella Pirlogea analyses law enforcement capacity to access electronic evidence, cooperation with service providers, and the challenges this new framework will address - such as legal certainty, admissibility, and cross-border terrorism investigations. https://lnkd.in/eCwMTBF3
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Based on findings from a recent study, Dr William Allchorn and Elisa Orofino, PhD, highlight that gaming ecosystems can serve as “gateway social spaces” where individuals encounter ideological narratives and gradually form identities aligned with broader extremist milieus. https://lnkd.in/ew-urD2n
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In response to a recent memefication trend, Nauval E. analyses how Indonesian TikTok accounts glorify prominent Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) figures through emotionally engaging digital content using a video-editing style known locally as “Jedag Jedug”. https://lnkd.in/emAk_G_Q
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Building on the December investigation into the Spanish cell, Urszula Mrozowska takes a broader perspective to examine how The Base operates online. By identifying the narratives promoted by the group and examining how its online activity underpins processes of radicalisation and potential mobilisation towards violence, this Insight highlights what distinguishes The Base from other far-right movements in its discourse, goals, and operational approach. https://lnkd.in/erbuqnx8
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🗓️ We are thrilled to announce GNET's Sixth Annual Conference on 27th May 2026! This year, our theme is 'Threats in Focus: Re-Examining Terrorism and Violent Extremism at the Tech Frontier.' We look forward to bringing together a diverse group of participants from across sectors for a day of insights, questions, and solutions. 📍Participants may join in person or virtually. For panel information and to register, please visit the link below. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/euMtKFsJ